Lecturer (Deputy Unit Coordinator) | Curtin Medical School

Job Reference: 1106618

Shape the future of medicine at Curtin.

Curtin Medical School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Academic to join us as Deputy Year One Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collegial, innovative, and student-focused team, committed to delivering high-quality medical education and supporting the success of our students as they begin their journey to becoming future doctors.

As Deputy Year One Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of our Year One program. Working closely with the Year One Coordinator, Clinical Skills lead, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) lead, and a dedicated team of academics and professional staff, you will ensure that our students receive the best possible foundation for their medical studies.

About the Role
Your responsibilities may be varied, reflecting the dynamic needs of the program and the School. They may include:

• Teaching & Learning
  Deliver PBL tutorials, clinical skills sessions, lectures, workshops and interactive seminars that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and practical skills.
• Curriculum Development
  Collaborate with academic colleagues to refine and enhance teaching materials, tutor guides, and learning resources, ensuring they reflect contemporary practice and support student learning.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance
  Contribute to the design, development, and review of assessments, including question writing, blueprinting, and exam moderation, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Coordination & Leadership
  Support the Year One Coordinator with program oversight, stepping into leadership responsibilities when required. Assist with scheduling, teaching calendars, and coordination of professional staff support. The Deputy’s role can be combined with other curriculum leadership roles in Year One.
• Student Engagement & Support
  Provide pastoral care and mentorship, ensuring students feel supported and encouraged in their transition into medicine.

This is a role where no two days are the same – and where you will have the chance to combine your clinical expertise with a passion for teaching and shaping future medical professionals.

About You
We are seeking an individual who is both a clinician and an educator, with a genuine passion for developing the next generation of medical professionals.
You will bring:

• A medical degree
• Extensive experience in healthcare education and a solid understanding of educational practices.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and fostering student development.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A student-focused mindset, with a commitment to supporting both learning and wellbeing.
• High level IT skills and experience with Learning Management Systems.

Desirable:

• Doctoral qualification and or other relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner without any current undertakings or conditions.
• Engagement in teaching and learning within Higher Education.

If you do not meet all the essential requirements, you are encouraged to apply, noting other relevant training, experience and background.

Role Requirements
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

About the Team
You will be joining a dedicated teaching team, comprised of medical academics and professional staff, all working together to provide an outstanding learning experience for students. The team is collaborative, approachable, and student-centred, with a strong culture of sharing knowledge and supporting one another.

At the heart of the program is Problem-Based Learning (PBL), which encourages students to develop their clinical reasoning and teamwork skills early in their degree. The team also places a strong emphasis on student welfare and wellbeing, ensuring students are supported holistically, both academically and personally. As Deputy Year One Coordinator, you will work closely with:

• The Year One Coordinator, who oversees the overall program.
• PBL Lead, Clinical Skills Lead and Tutors, who deliver innovative, case-based learning.
• Teaching Support Officers, who provide administrative and logistical support.
• Other Academic Leaders, across the medical program to ensure seamless progression for students.

This collaborative structure provides ample opportunity to contribute ideas, develop leadership capability, and build your academic career in a supportive environment.

Curtin Medical School
The Curtin Medical School (CMS) encompasses the disciplines of Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, and Medical Radiation Science. CMS forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is affiliated with two research institutes; the Curtin Medical Research Institute (Curtin MRI) and the enAble Institute for Health Science (enAble).

The School’s mission – “To improve health in society through excellence and innovation in teaching, research and engagement with the university and global medical and bioscience communities” – encompasses a wide range of research in laboratory, clinical and community settings, a suite of eight undergraduate courses and Higher Degrees by Research in multiple disciplines.

About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above).

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday 22 October 2025 (AWST)

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

We anticipate holding interviews on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 and look forward to connecting with candidates at that time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert